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Criminal Justice

What can I do with this major?

Area

Employer

Information/Strategies

Area:

Social Services

Sub-Area:

Corrections

Counseling

Juvenile Justice

Casework

Administration

Probations & Parole

Victim Advocacy

Employers:

State and federal correction facilities

County jails

Precinct station houses

Prison camps

Youth correction facilities

Medium-security correction facilities

Voluntary correction facilities

Halfway houses and pre-release programs

Reintegration programs

Alternative schools

Juvenile detention centers

Juvenile group homes

Women’s and family shelters

Domestic violence agencies

Immigration and naturalization services

Other nonprofit organizations

Strategies & Information:

Seek courses or training in topics such as victimology, social problems, diversity issues, or grieving.

Supplement curriculum with courses in psychology, sociology, or social work.

Gain experience working with a juvenile population in any capacity (i.e., sports teams, summer camp counselor, parks and recreation programs, and community/religious youth groups).

Supplement program of study with courses in business, psychology, anthropology, or sociology. Course work related to the hard sciences (biology, chemistry, or biochemistry) is preferred for career opportunities in forensics.

Depending upon one's career goals, earn a master's degree in disciplines such as criminal justice, forensic science, social work, counseling, or business to obtain positions involving therapy, higher levels of administration, forensics, or research. Earn the doctorate degree for university teaching positions.

Conduct informational interviews with professionals in fields of interest to learn more about opportunities.

Founded in 1835, Marietta College is a private, liberal arts college located in southeast Ohio. Consistently ranked among the top Midwestern schools by U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review and others, Marietta College's small and diverse student body enjoy opportunities rarely found at other liberal arts schools.